Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response & Recovery (PHEPRR) Fellowship – Cohort 2 | Strengthen Your Public Health Capacity
Apply now for the PHEPRR Fellowship Cohort 2 and boost your skills in public health emergency preparedness, response planning, and recovery strategies. Designed for mid-career public health professionals, this four-month training builds practical expertise and institutional impact in West Africa.
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery (PHEPRR) Fellowship – Cohort 2 is a four-month professional training program designed to empower public health professionals with practical skills in emergency preparedness, crisis response, and post-crisis recovery planning. This unique initiative, developed through a strategic collaboration between Georgetown University, ICAP at Columbia University, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), emphasizes real-world application and strengthening health systems across West Africa.
Why This Fellowship Matters
In today dynamic health landscape, public health systems must be ready to handle emergencies from disease outbreaks to natural disasters. Effective emergency response requires not only sound policies but also trained practitioners who can integrate preparedness into day-to-day public health activities. The PHEPRR Fellowship addresses this need by combining blended learning, operational frameworks, and applied skills that build resilience while protecting essential health services.
This program goes beyond theory, guiding participants through hands-on training and applied learning activities, including interactive modules and virtual discussions with global experts.
Eligibility
The fellowship targets mid-career public health professionals who work in areas related to but not limited to emergency operations. Ideal candidates include:
- Public health practitioners in National Public Health Institutes (NPHIs) and Ministries (Health, Agriculture, etc.)
- Professionals in disease-specific programs such as HIV, polio, measles, NTDs, surveillance, laboratory systems, and health communications
- Allied health sectors including clinical services, workforce planning, and health system strengthening
It’s especially beneficial for those ready to translate emergency preparedness knowledge into real institutional impact. Applicants must be based in West African countries and demonstrate commitment to strengthened public health systems.
Capstone Project: Apply Skills in Real Work
A key component of the fellowship is the capstone project. Fellows design and implement their own initiative that tackles a local public health challenge related to preparedness, response, or recovery. With ongoing support from technical mentors and subject matter experts, participants are encouraged to use these projects to strengthen emergency planning and response capacity within their home institutions ensuring sustainable improvements in public health practice.
Application Requirements
To be considered for the PHEPRR Fellowship, applicants must submit the following documents in PDF format:
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) – A two- to three-page professional resume highlighting relevant experience and skills.
- Professional Photograph – A recent headshot or passport-style image.
- Three-Minute Application Video – Introduce yourself, explain your motivation for joining, and detail how you plan to contribute to public health emergency preparedness in your region.
- Applicant Approval Form – Signed organizational approval confirming support for your fellowship participation and project implementation.
- International Passport Bio-Page – For identity verification.
- Academic Certificates – Highest academic qualification attained.
Ensure all application components are complete incomplete files may disqualify your submission.
Benefits
By joining the PHEPRR Fellowship Program, participants will:
- Gain practical knowledge in emergency preparedness, response coordination, and system recovery
- Build leadership capacity in crisis settings
- Learn strategies to enhance organizational resilience
- Develop a tailored capstone project with real-world impact
- Join a network of public health professionals across West Africa
This fellowship is especially valuable for professionals aiming to lead improvements in public health emergency systems from planning and risk assessment to strategic recovery and health communication.
How to Apply
Ready to take your public health career to the next level?
👉 Apply for the PHEPRR Fellowship – Cohort 2 here
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis ,don’t miss this chance to boost your expertise in emergency planning and strengthen health systems in your community.
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